The 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards are upon us. Tonight we announce the music videos that stood out between June 2011 and June 2012 – the nominees.

We will reveal the nominations and the categories at the VIP Room, Michalangelo Hotel in Sandton. You can come through and join us and the nominees after 11pm.

Before we get carried away with this year’s stars. Let’s take a look at 2011′s winners.

Most Gifted Dance Video:
Darey- Ba Ni Ki Di

Most Gifted Kwaito Video:
The Dogg- This Is My Time

Most Gifted African West Video:
Naeto C- 10 Over 10

Most Gifted Newcomer Video:
Ice Prince/ Brymo- Oleku

Most Gifted Video Of The Year:
Zakes Bantwini- Wasting My Time

Most Gifted Hip Hop Video:
AKA- Victory Lap

Most Gifted Male Video:
D’Banj ft. Snoop Dogg- Mr Endowed (Remix)

Most Gifted Female Video:
Lira: Phakade

Most Gifted Duo, Group or Featuring Video:
HHP, Teargas & Liquideep- Born For This

Most Gifted Afro Pop Video:
Theo- Ukhona

Most Gifted African Southern Video:
Liquideep- Settle For Less

Most Gifted R&B Video:
Banky W ft. M.I.- Feeling It

Most Gifted African East Video:
Keko, Radio & Weasel- How We Do It (Remix)

Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Video:
Samini- Dadiekye

Come back at midnight to find out which artists are nominated for the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards, only on Channel O.